Operating Instructions
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... for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in this manual refer to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on the remote. About this manual • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on this recorder. You can also use the controls on the recorder if they... have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The on-screen display illustrations used in this recorder. Icon +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R Meaning Functions available for DVD+RWs Functions available for DVD-RWs...
... for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in this manual refer to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on the remote. About this manual • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on this recorder. You can also use the controls on the recorder if they... have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The on-screen display illustrations used in this recorder. Icon +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R Meaning Functions available for DVD+RWs Functions available for DVD-RWs...
Operating Instructions
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... to Your TV 21 Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver 24 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 26 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 26 Step 7: Easy Setup 29 Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device 32 Watching TV 34 DVD Operation DVD Playback 36 Playing Discs 36 Playback Options 37 Playing a Title From the...
... to Your TV 21 Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver 24 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 26 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 26 Step 7: Easy Setup 29 Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device 32 Watching TV 34 DVD Operation DVD Playback 36 Playing Discs 36 Playback Options 37 Playing a Title From the...
Operating Instructions
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... hook up and adjust the settings of the following items: • Audio/video cord (phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1) • Antenna cable (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable Select one of the recorder. Step 1: Unpacking Check that does not have the following antenna...
... hook up and adjust the settings of the following items: • Audio/video cord (phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1) • Antenna cable (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable Select one of the recorder. Step 1: Unpacking Check that does not have the following antenna...
Operating Instructions
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...< AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT L Y R PB HDMI OUT PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for a short while before operating the recorder. to avoid possible leakage and corrosion.... You can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the recorder. If battery leakage occurs,...
...< AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT L Y R PB HDMI OUT PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for a short while before operating the recorder. to avoid possible leakage and corrosion.... You can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the recorder. If battery leakage occurs,...
Operating Instructions
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... all of the buttons below ) using the number buttons. 3 Release TV "/1. Notes • Depending on a Sony TV that can switch between digital and analog Hookups and Settings Code numbers of the remote. 2 With TV "/1 pressed down TV "/1 located at a time until you find the one that works with the... controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at the bottom of the remote, the code number may not work for TV. Manufacturer Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Fisher General Electric Hitachi J.C.Penney JVC KMC LG/Gold Star Magnavox...
... all of the buttons below ) using the number buttons. 3 Release TV "/1. Notes • Depending on a Sony TV that can switch between digital and analog Hookups and Settings Code numbers of the remote. 2 With TV "/1 pressed down TV "/1 located at a time until you find the one that works with the... controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at the bottom of the remote, the code number may not work for TV. Manufacturer Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron Fisher General Electric Hitachi J.C.Penney JVC KMC LG/Gold Star Magnavox...
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... recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player after you have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup." Number buttons SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ The default command mode setting for...
... recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player after you have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup." Number buttons SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ The default command mode setting for...
Operating Instructions
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... the same time for more than three seconds. If you turn on the recorder when the recorder is changed , set the command mode for the remote to make the minimum number of DVD3. Command Mode Code number DVD1 number button 1 DVD2 number button 2 DVD3 number button 3 C Hold down ENTER, enter ...the command mode code number using the recorder. The command mode for the remote is turned off. To return to operate this recorder. If the command mode for the recorder appears in the following order.
... the same time for more than three seconds. If you turn on the recorder when the recorder is changed , set the command mode for the remote to make the minimum number of DVD3. Command Mode Code number DVD1 number button 1 DVD2 number button 2 DVD3 number button 3 C Hold down ENTER, enter ...the command mode code number using the recorder. The command mode for the remote is turned off. To return to operate this recorder. If the command mode for the recorder appears in the following order.
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... playback options, such as subtitle, audio track, etc., using the OPTIONS menu (page 11). • During playback or pause mode, the recorder's m/ M buttons and the remote's .PREV/>NEXT buttons work the same way (page 37). Notes on playing DTS soundtracks on page 122 for DVDs with DTS soundtracks, set "DTS" to...
... playback options, such as subtitle, audio track, etc., using the OPTIONS menu (page 11). • During playback or pause mode, the recorder's m/ M buttons and the remote's .PREV/>NEXT buttons work the same way (page 37). Notes on playing DTS soundtracks on page 122 for DVDs with DTS soundtracks, set "DTS" to...
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DVD 1 DVD 2 DVD 3 Select this recorder if other DVD equipment. Factory Setting Allows you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on page 28. The power automatically turns off and then on page 102, select "Factory Setting," and press ENTER. 2 Select "Start," ...is in stop mode. 2 Select "Setup," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Easy Setup," and press ENTER. Command Mode Changes the command mode of the supplied remote to their default settings. 3 Press ENTER when "Finish" appears. Select this to low lighting when power is on or off . When the "Easy Setup" display...
DVD 1 DVD 2 DVD 3 Select this recorder if other DVD equipment. Factory Setting Allows you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on page 28. The power automatically turns off and then on page 102, select "Factory Setting," and press ENTER. 2 Select "Start," ...is in stop mode. 2 Select "Setup," and press ENTER. 3 Select "Easy Setup," and press ENTER. Command Mode Changes the command mode of the supplied remote to their default settings. 3 Press ENTER when "Finish" appears. Select this to low lighting when power is on or off . When the "Easy Setup" display...
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...Make sure the timer settings are recording. , Set the TV's input source to the remote. , The same command mode is reading disc information, the System Menu, OPTIONS menu, or information display will not appear. Other Sony equipment responds to "TV." To record on the screen. , While the recorder is ...page 96). The tape is ejected when z REC is calculated after the first program has finished. Set the same command mode (page 28). VCR Recording The channel cannot be displayed differently from other equipment. The tape starts playing as soon as it is used, set . , Check that...
...Make sure the timer settings are recording. , Set the TV's input source to the remote. , The same command mode is reading disc information, the System Menu, OPTIONS menu, or information display will not appear. Other Sony equipment responds to "TV." To record on the screen. , While the recorder is ...page 96). The tape is ejected when z REC is calculated after the first program has finished. Set the same command mode (page 28). VCR Recording The channel cannot be displayed differently from other equipment. The tape starts playing as soon as it is used, set . , Check that...
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... projecting parts and controls (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 82 × 334 mm (Approx. 17 × 3 1/4 × 131/4 inches) Mass Approx. 4.8 kg (Approx. 10.6 lbs) Supplied accessories Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Antenna cable (1) Audio/video cord (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 114
... projecting parts and controls (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 82 × 334 mm (Approx. 17 × 3 1/4 × 131/4 inches) Mass Approx. 4.8 kg (Approx. 10.6 lbs) Supplied accessories Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Antenna cable (1) Audio/video cord (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 114
Operating Instructions
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... A A (open/close) button (36, 49, 90) B "/1 (on the recorder have the same or similar names. Use the tactile dot as the buttons on the remote if they have the same function as a reference. 116 Front panel Buttons on /standby) switch (29) C Disc tray (36, 49, 90) D DVD t button (84... H (play) button (36, 70) X (pause) button (37, 49, 72, 76) x (stop) button (36, 49, 70, 76) J SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (36, 49, 70, 76) K (remote sensor) (26) L Front panel display (34, 55, 82) M HDMI indicator (22) N SYNCHRO REC indicator (53, 79) O CHANNEL/TRACKING +/- Guide to Parts and Controls For more...
... A A (open/close) button (36, 49, 90) B "/1 (on the recorder have the same or similar names. Use the tactile dot as the buttons on the remote if they have the same function as a reference. 116 Front panel Buttons on /standby) switch (29) C Disc tray (36, 49, 90) D DVD t button (84... H (play) button (36, 70) X (pause) button (37, 49, 72, 76) x (stop) button (36, 49, 70, 76) J SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (36, 49, 70, 76) K (remote sensor) (26) L Front panel display (34, 55, 82) M HDMI indicator (22) N SYNCHRO REC indicator (53, 79) O CHANNEL/TRACKING +/- Guide to Parts and Controls For more...
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...) U H PLAY button* (36) V x STOP button (36, 49) W REC MODE button (49, 90) X SYNCHRO REC button (53) Y TV buttons • ?/1 (on /standby) switch (29) N CH (channel) +/- Remote For DVD functions 123 456 789 0 A Z OPEN/CLOSE button (36, 49, 90) B DVD button (36, 49) C Number buttons* (34, 37) SET button (34) · (dot...
...) U H PLAY button* (36) V x STOP button (36, 49) W REC MODE button (49, 90) X SYNCHRO REC button (53) Y TV buttons • ?/1 (on /standby) switch (29) N CH (channel) +/- Remote For DVD functions 123 456 789 0 A Z OPEN/CLOSE button (36, 49, 90) B DVD button (36, 49) C Number buttons* (34, 37) SET button (34) · (dot...
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..." 28, 106 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 23 Connecting the antenna cable 17 to your AV/amplifier (receiver) 24 to your TV 21 Controlling TVs with the remote 27 "Copy" 67 Copy protection 48, 120 Copy-Free 48 Copy-Never 48 Copy-Once 48 Counter 70 CPRM 12 "Create Dubbing List" 86 "Create...
..." 28, 106 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 23 Connecting the antenna cable 17 to your AV/amplifier (receiver) 24 to your TV 21 Controlling TVs with the remote 27 "Copy" 67 Copy protection 48, 120 Copy-Free 48 Copy-Never 48 Copy-Once 48 Counter 70 CPRM 12 "Create Dubbing List" 86 "Create...
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... 12 recording format 12 recording mode 47 tape speed 75 Recording mode 47, 75 Recording time 47, 50 Region code 16 Remaining time 46, 77 Remote 26, 117 REPLAY 37, 72 Resetting 106 Resume Play 39 Rotate 44 S Safety tab 75 SAP (Second Audio Program) 48, 75 Satellite receiver 18 "Scan... adjustment 71 Troubleshooting 107 "Tuner Audio" 99 Tuner Preset 30 Tuner Preset settings 94 TV INPUT 27 "TV Type" 97 U "Unfinalize" 88 Unrecordable pictures 48 V "VCR Function" 102 "Video (HDMI)" 97 VIDEO CD 15 Video mode 12 Video settings 97 VR mode 12 Z Zoom 44
... 12 recording format 12 recording mode 47 tape speed 75 Recording mode 47, 75 Recording time 47, 50 Region code 16 Remaining time 46, 77 Remote 26, 117 REPLAY 37, 72 Resetting 106 Resume Play 39 Rotate 44 S Safety tab 75 SAP (Second Audio Program) 48, 75 Satellite receiver 18 "Scan... adjustment 71 Troubleshooting 107 "Tuner Audio" 99 Tuner Preset 30 Tuner Preset settings 94 TV INPUT 27 "TV Type" 97 U "Unfinalize" 88 Unrecordable pictures 48 V "VCR Function" 102 "Video (HDMI)" 97 VIDEO CD 15 Video mode 12 Video settings 97 VR mode 12 Z Zoom 44